COVID-19 UPDATES:
*05/26/2020 – Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
According to current information regarding the phased reopening of services in Indiana, we will be allowed to reopen the church for services.
So as to allow for better social distancing, churches have been encouraged to add extra services so that crowds will be smaller and people will not be packed together.
This is the information that pertains to you as a member of Christ Lutheran:
1. Those of you who are 65 and older have been encouraged to remain sheltering in place until May 24th. That group is the most vulnerable to COVID-19, and therefore this is for your protection. Please return and join us in worship after that date.
Please join us in online worship. We also encourage others who feel more comfortable waiting to return to join us in online worship as well.
2. For the next few weeks we will be holding two services, an 8 AM and a 10:30 service to allow people to have plenty of space in church. If you are an early riser, please come to our 8 AM service.
3. Sunday school will start at 9:15 AM. (Please wear a cloth mask for that as well.). The children’s class will be held on the main floor in the back classroom in the preschool area. Adults will meet in the main area. There will be no coffee/ refreshments for the time being.
4. Please wear a mask to cover your mouth and nose at the service. This has been encouraged by the Indiana guidelines for the phased reopening.
In worship, those in the same family may sit together. Those of separate family units should sit at least six feet away from each other.
5. We will be wiping surfaces down between services.
6. If you have been experiencing any illness, we encourage you to stay at home.
7. If you receive a phone call from your deacon this week-please indicate whether you are going to be at the 8:00 or 10:30 service so we can get a gauge on numbers. Thanks for your assistance in this.
8. For those who wish to commune, I will explain communion details on Sunday.
We are trying to follow the guidelines set out for us; if there is anything being overlooked here, please let me know.
We look forward to seeing all of you return soon.
Please call me if I can help in any way, or if you would like me to pray with you.
502.396.8296
In Christ,
Pastor Truelsen
Easter blessings to you all.
For the Week of May 24, 2020
Verse of the Week:
“And he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven.”
Luke 24:50-51 ESV
OFFICERS FOR 2020
President: John Bivens Vice President: Kerry Wiegand
Secretary: Christine Bivens Treasurer: Joe Miller
Stewardship: Paul Seeman Outreach: Kirk Knobel
Financial Secretary: Trisha Seeman
Trustees: Mike Spees(ch), Matt Gahimer, Joe Miller
Education: Verna Underwood, Jen Miller, Chris Clark(ch)
Deacons: Harold Kolb(ch), Andy Bawel, Bob Crockett, Jack Kelley, Monty Teague and Lonny Shattuck
Deaconess: Sally Shattuck and Renae Clark
TEMPORARY OFFICE HOURS
Mondays – 10am – 1pm
Tuesdays – 10am – 4pm
Wednesdays – 10am – 5pm
Thursdays and Fridays – 10am – 4pm
These hours are subject to change.
*** GOLDEN GIRLS
The Golden Girls have completed their Bible Study for this year. They will resume in the Spring. Stay tuned.
*** YOUTH GROUP
Meets on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays of the month. Please join us and bring a friend!
*** PEW SISTERS
Bible Study at 6:30 pm. We meet at church every second Monday of each month so feel free to join us!
*** GREETER SIGN-UP
The sign-up sheet has been posted for March, April, May & June. Please see the bulletin board to sign up. Thank you!
*** TECH TEAM NEWS
There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board to assist with broadcasting on Sunday mornings.
*** CHURCH INVENTORY TEAM
Our inventory project has hit a stumbling point, so we will have set dates to meet during the summer to move on with this major project. Watch for more details to come.
*** PRAYER LIST UPDATE
As you have noticed, we have a large number of people on the prayer list, especially those with health issues. Please take a look at the list and provide an update to Pastor if their status had changed. Thank You!
*** The Men’s “Breakfast Club” Bible Study
Saturday mornings at 7 am. Join us!
GROUNDS KEEPING SIGN-UP SHEET
Is posted on the bulletin board. Please consider how you might help. If you have questions or need help getting started contact Mike Spees, Glenn Douglas or Mike Hopkins.
***Congregation Servant Opportunities
Do you or a loved one need some help with something this season? Lawn Care, Grocery Shopping, Rides to/from Medical Appointments, etc? If so, please contact your deacon.
***Joyful Response
is an electronic offering transfer service for members of our congregation. Reduce time, cost and effort associated with check writing by having your weekly contribution electronically gifted to the church. Special Offering Notices still provide you with a unique way to place your offering in the collection plate each week. Consider fulfilling your stewardship commitment through this easy program. Contact Paul Seeman for more information.
LIKE, LIKE, LIKE AND SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!
Don’t forget to “LIKE” and “SHARE” our events and postings on our church and preschool Facebook page. The added visibility helps us to reach so many more people, Our preschool could really benefit from the extra views. If you haven’t “Liked” our preschool Facebook page, you can find it at “Christ Lutheran Preschool, Brownsburg, Indiana”. Our church Facebook page is “Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church”. If you have an event that you would like to have featured, please contact the church office.
The Altar Guild schedule is on the bulletin board.
The Lutheran Hour
Broadcast Guide & Sermon Schedule
Sirius XM FamilyTalk channel 131 Sunday, 10:00AM
WBRI Indianapolis, IN 1500 AM Sunday 6:30AM
WBRI Indianapolis, IN 96.7 FM Sunday 6:30AM
WIRE Indianapolis, IN 91.1 FM Sunday 6:00AM
WLW Cincinnati, OH 700 AM Sunday 7:00AM
Mobile App Available
The world’s longest-running Christian outreach radio program!
May 2020 “They Bloom Later”
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
June 2020 “Labors of Love”
Guest Speaker: Pastor Ryan Tinetti
**Building Use
If you are planning to use the church for a family, group, or church related function, please contact Renae or Jen at the church office so that it can be placed on the calendar. If your meeting or event has changed dates or has been canceled, please notify the office ASAP. We would like to avoid conflicts with scheduled events at church. Thanks for your help in this matter.
**NEW EMAIL
With the launch of this website, we have a new website provider.
Our church email for contacting Renae and Jen, our secretaries, is
celc701@gmail.com
STAY CONNECTED
IF YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO JOIN US ON SUNDAY, YOU CAN STAY CONNECTED BY CHECKING WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES RIGHT HERE!